The best bars & nightlife in Charleston

King Street Grille is Charleston’s sports headquarters for when you want actual food with your game. Think house made burgers, king-sized…

1136 Hungry Neck Blvd (Mt Pleasant)

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar is the rare combo of casual hang and serious wine brainpower, with friendly owners pouring thoughtful selections…

700b King St

This week, Nowhere Bar and Grill has saucy wings, solid burgers, and comfort cravings covered, plus pool and darts leagues and a steady…

7128 Henry E Brown Jr Blvd (Goose Creek)

Babylon brings global beats to Southern streets with a premier house music lounge vibe, big city energy, and inventive cocktails that…

145 Calhoun St

Bustling sports tavern & American grill with an upbeat atmosphere, plus karaoke & comedy nights.

24 Ann St A

Relaxed pub offering pool tables and darts, plus live entertainment.

1030 Red Bank Rd (Goose Creek)

Laid-back wine bar & retail outlet with a curated selection, plus cheese & charcuterie plates.

441 Meeting St Ste B

Sophisticated wine bar with a rotating selection of wine at a historic boutique hotel.

55 Wentworth St #1

Relaxed, welcoming wine and cigar shop carrying a wide variety and quality selections, along with gifts.

1317 Theater Dr (Mt Pleasant)

Set in a cabinlike building, this Irish bar stages weekly live folk, country & acoustic music.

2213 Middle St # B (Sullivan's Island)

Charcuterie, oyster, and lobster dishes served in casual digs featuring a bar and patio.

665 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste B (Mt Pleasant)

Craft brewery offering frequent tours plus a tasting room with rotating beers on tap.

510 Ridge Rd (Mt Pleasant)

Cozy, low-key bar & concert venue featuring local & regional musicians, plus hearty pub grub.

970 Morrison Dr

Many wines by the glass, plus cheese & charcuterie, in an art-adorned, rustic-cool space.

152 King St

A casual wing-focused menu is served in this upbeat bar with a heated deck, karaoke & TV sports.

1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd (Mt Pleasant)

Casual, dog-friendly bar specializing in craft beer, cider and wine from local breweries, plus wine as well.

1965 Riviera Dr (Mt Pleasant)

Wine bar offering a variety of wines and craft beers plus charcuterie plates and live music.

5401 Netherby Ln Ste 1003 (North Charleston)

Casual bar offering charcuterie, desserts, beers, wines and light eats such as the French onion soup.

664 Long Point Rd Unit G (Mt Pleasant)

Casual eatery (often featuring live music) dishing up Southern comfort eats like Buffalo wings and fried shrimp, plus cocktails.

1162 Venning Rd (Mt Pleasant)

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

349 W Coleman Blvd (Mt Pleasant)

Airy, contemporary pub featuring 30+ flatscreen TVs for sports & classic American comfort food.

4950 Centre Pointe Dr #166 (North Charleston)

Friendly, laid-back stop offering fine wines and craft beers, plus snacks like cheese boards.

3510 Park Ave Blvd Ste 100 (Mt Pleasant)

Friendly venue featuring share plates, cocktails and a wine selection served via self-serve machine, as well as live musical acts.

476 King St

Casual bar with burgers and steak tacos, plus pool tables and a DJ on Friday nights.

101 Fletcher St (Goose Creek)

Neighborhood wine & cocktail bar with Mediterranean small plates served in a chic, upscale space.

1070 E Montague Ave # B (North Charleston)

Low-key spot offering global wines from self-service dispensers, plus gourmet cheeses & meats.

1960 Riviera Dr d (Mt Pleasant)

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

45 Romney St Ste 300

No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.

714 Rutledge Ave